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Changes to Minnesota’s Drug Testing Scheme
Following the lead of some other state employer restrictions we have previously discussed, such as California’s AB-2188 and D.C.’s Cannabis...
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California Updates Employment Regulations Concerning Criminal History
August 22, 2023
One of the latest in a series of “Ban the Box” style laws and amendments, California has updated its Fair Chance Act this year. On July 24, 2023, the...
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Many Florida Employers Now Required to Use E-Verify
August 16, 2023
Under a new state law, private employers in Florida with 25 or more employees are now required to use E-Verify in their onboarding process. Governor...
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Connecticut Clean Slate Act in Effect
August 7, 2023
Connecticut has enacted its own Clean Slate Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2023. Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act directs the development and...
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New California Law SB 731
July 18, 2023
California has been actively introducing bills for automatic consideration of relief and dismissals of certain categories of arrest records and...
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Michigan’s New Clean Slate Law Has Caused Court Delays
July 9, 2023
We previously reported on the newly implemented Clean Slate Law in Michigan, which states that criminal records will be automatically expunged if...
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New Jersey Releases Guidance for Identifying Suspected Employee Impairment
October 23, 2022
Like several other states, New Jersey law restricts how employers may make employment decisions based on cannabis use. The law states,
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Lawsuit Alleges Violations of Disclosure and Authorization Requirements
August 26, 2022
Background check disclosure and authorization requirements can often be a source of confusion for employers, and violations may lead to potential...
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California Case Offers Insight on Potential Cost of Violating State Reporting Law
March 8, 2022
It may be apparent to employers that any violation of employment law can result in consequences. Often, the law spells out potential penalties....
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Colorado Introduces Bill to Automatically Seal Some Records
March 2, 2022
You may be familiar with sealed criminal records. Generally, sealed records are not accessible with a public record search.